Asset Cataloging with Parallel Subagents

Create a searchable catalog of 3D models, images, or other assets by:

1. Examining preview images or asset files
2. Writing detailed descriptions
3. Organizing into category-based markdown files
4. Creating a master index

Process

Step 1: Discover Assets

First, list all assets and identify natural categories:

# For 3D models with previews
ls -1 [asset-folder]/Previews/*.png | xargs -n1 basename | sort

# For GLB files directly
ls -1 [asset-folder]/*.glb | xargs -n1 basename | sort

Group assets by prefix (e.g., wall-*, door-*, shape-*).

Step 2: Create Catalog Directory

mkdir -p [asset-folder]/catalog

Step 3: Spawn Parallel Subagents

Launch one subagent per category. Each subagent:

• Reads preview images (PNG) or examines assets
• Writes descriptions to a category markdown file
• Includes: visual description, proportions, suggested use cases

CRITICAL: Launch ALL agents in a single message with multiple Task tool calls.

Example agent prompt template:

Look at these preview images and write detailed descriptions for a model catalog.

Preview folder: [full-path]/Previews/

Models to examine (read each PNG image):
- [model-a].png
- [model-b].png
- [model-c].png

For each model, describe:
1. What it looks like visually (shape, style, colors)
2. Approximate proportions
3. Suggested use cases in a VR/3D scene

Write the catalog to: [full-path]/catalog/[category-name].md

Format as markdown with each model as a section. Include the GLB filename.

Step 4: Write Master Index

After all agents complete, create catalog/README.md with:

• Summary statistics (total models, categories)
• Table linking to each category file
• Quick reference by use case
• Any metadata (animations, vertex counts, license info)

Example: Kenney Prototype Kit

This pattern was used to catalog the Kenney Prototype Kit (143 models):

Categories created (14 parallel agents):

Category	Models	Agent Task
animals-figurines	7	Characters and creatures
buttons-levers	6	Interactive controls
columns	6	Architectural pillars
doors	6	Animated doorways
floors	8	Ground surfaces
indicators	17	Waypoints and markers
ladders-stairs	11	Vertical navigation
misc-props	7	Coins, crates, flags
numbers	20	Scoreboards, room numbers
pipes	6	Industrial segments
shapes	18	Geometric primitives
targets-weapons	6	Combat props
vehicles	2	Cars
walls	25	Room construction

Output structure:

kenney_prototype-kit/catalog/
├── README.md              (Master index)
├── animals-figurines.md
├── buttons-levers.md
├── columns.md
├── doors.md
├── floors.md
├── indicators.md
├── ladders-stairs.md
├── misc-props.md
├── numbers.md
├── pipes.md
├── shapes.md
├── targets-weapons.md
├── vehicles.md
└── walls.md

Tips

• Maximize parallelism: Launch all category agents in one message
• Use general-purpose subagent: It can read images and write files
• Group by prefix: Asset naming conventions usually reveal categories
• Include file references: Always note the actual asset filename (GLB, PNG, etc.)
• Add use cases: Descriptions are more useful when they suggest how to use the asset

Reference Catalog

The Kenney Prototype Kit catalog is at:
kenney_prototype-kit/catalog/README.md